The Convallria majlis (the May valley plant); one of the species is Solomons seal. It is by no means the case that the Convallaria grow only in valleys, although they prefer shady places.

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This is not the lily (Matt, vi. 28) which is said to excel Solomon in all his glory. The Lilium Candidum is the flower alluded to by our Lord; a tall majestic plant, common in Palestine, and known by us as the Garden Lily. It is bellshaped, with white petals and golden yellow stamens. Jahn (Archologia Biblica, p. 125) tells us that at festivals the rich and powerful robed themselves in white cotton, which was considered the most splendid dress.